Question

Match List-I with List-II on the basis of meaning and the term:

List-I	List-II
(A) Right to command	(I) Answerability
(B) Obligation to perform task	(II) Delegation
(C) Accountability	(III) Authority
(D) Basis of management hierarchy	(IV) Responsibility

• A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
• B. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
• C. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
• D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve the problem of matching List-I with List-II based on meaning and the term, we need to understand the definitions of the terms provided:

1. Authority: The right to command. On a management level, this is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to direct the actions of subordinates.
2. Responsibility: The obligation to perform tasks. It refers to the specific duties or tasks that an individual is required to complete as part of a role or job.
3. Accountability: Answerability. It means being answerable for the final outcome and the obligation to report and justify task outcomes to higher management.
4. Delegation: Basis of management hierarchy. It involves the process of transferring authority and responsibility to lower levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Based on these definitions, we can match List-I with List-II: 

• (A) Right to command - (III) Authority
• (B) Obligation to perform task - (IV) Responsibility
• (C) Accountability - (I) Answerability
• (D) Basis of management hierarchy - (II) Delegation

Therefore, the correct matching is: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Answer 2

(A) Right to command

(III) Authority

Authority refers to the right to give orders and enforce obedience. It is the power to command and control.

(B) Obligation to perform task

(IV) Responsibility

Responsibility is the obligation to perform a task or duty. It involves being accountable for the outcomes of one's actions.

(C) Accountability

(I) Answerability

Accountability means being accountable or answerable for one's actions. It involves being responsible for the outcomes and being able to explain them.

(D) Basis of management hierarchy

(II) Delegation

Delegation is the process of assigning authority and responsibility to subordinates. It forms the basis of the management hierarchy, where tasks and authority are distributed among different levels of management.

Matching the Pairs

(A) Right to command matches with (III) Authority

(B) Obligation to perform task matches with (IV) Responsibility

(C) Accountability matches with (I) Answerability

(D) Basis of management hierarchy matches with (II) Delegation

Conclusion

The correct answer is: (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

This matches the meanings correctly with the appropriate terms based on their definitions and applications in management.